Trevor Noah, 40, will host the Grammy Awards for the 5th consecutive year
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Trevor Noah will host next month's Grammy Awards for the fifth consecutive year. The 40-year-old comedian will once again lead proceedings at the ceremony on February 2 at Los Angeles' Crypto.com Arena. The event will still go ahead despite the wildfires in Southern California, but with a 'renewed sense of purpose' considering the disaster.
![[Noah and Meryl Streep speak during the 66th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 4, 2024 in Los Angeles]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/21/16/94353117-14309451-image-a-27_1737475443744.jpg)
There were fears the bash would be axed in the wake of the deadly wildfires still plaguing LA. The fires have claimed the lives of at least 27 people and seen thousands of residents' homes destroyed and many more displaced since the fire broke out in the Pacific Palisades area on January 7.
![[Noah and Jennifer Lopez smile during the 65th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 5, 2023 in Los Angeles]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/21/16/94353119-14309451-image-a-28_1737475468967.jpg)
Hurricane-force winds spread the infernos across thousands of acres. Trevor Noah will host next month's Grammy Awards for the fifth consecutive year it was announced on Tuesday; seen in February 2023. Noah and Meryl Streep speak during the 66th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 4, 2024 in Los Angeles.
![[Billy Joel with Trevor onstage during the 66th GRAMMY Awards]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/21/16/94353089-14309451-image-a-29_1737475492522.jpg)
But Recording Academy and MusiCares CEO Harvey Mason Jr and Board of Trustees Chair Tammy Hurt said the show must go on with a focus on fundraising and supporting music industry folk impacted. Shared by CNN Reporter Elizabeth Wagmeister on X, a statement read: 'Dear Recording Academy Members, Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles.
![[Miley Cyrus attends the 66th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 4, 2024 in Los Angeles]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/21/15/94165399-0-image-a-1_1737475186707.jpg)
'This city is our home, and we mourn the loss of life and destruction that have come to it in recent days. 'In response to this crisis, the Recording Academy and MusiCares launched the Los Angeles Fire Relief Effort last week with an initial $1 million donation to support music creatives and professionals.'.
